GLOBAL IS THE NEW LOCAL CITIZENSHIP & RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS

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1 GLOBAL IS THE NEW LOCAL CITIZENSHIP & RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS

2 01 CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM 02 WHY GRENADA? 03 BENEFITS 04 COST & INVESTMENT OPTIONS 05 REQUIREMENTS 06 APPLICATION PROCESS 07 ABOUT US

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4 Grenada CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT Be part of an exclusive and exciting Citizenship by Investment (CBI) opportunity. Citizenship Program Grenada makes it possible for those who invest in Grenada s economy or real estate development to gain citizenship to live or work in this beautiful Caribbean country. The island state of Grenada is located in the southeast Caribbean Sea, northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is also known as the Spice Island, having large export production quantities of nutmeg and maize. The climate is tropical: hot and humid in the rainy season and cooled by the trade winds in the dry season. The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme was developed with families in mind, and offers one of the most affordable options for parents choosing to apply with their children. The Citizenship by Investment Program Grenada has been developed by the government as another mechanism for promoting economic growth. Its purpose is to boost the country's development and infrastructure by increasing foreign direct investment into the country in order to ensure a sustainable future. Grenada s Citizenship by Investment Programme is a fantastic way to enjoy the beautiful island of Grenada, explore new paths for your business and expand your passport portfolio. The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program came into being in August 2013, when the Grenadian Parliament passed Act No. 15 of 2013, otherwise referred to as the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act, The stated objective of the Act is to "enable persons to acquire permanent residence and citizenship of Grenada by registration following investment in Grenada".

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6 Grenada, known as the Isle of Spice, is one of the most magnificent islands in the West Indies. Unspoilt and exotic, it astounds visitors with its wildly jagged mountain peaks, hidden coves, spice plantations, and lush verdant rainforests. Its beaches are idyllic, with white or golden sand, palm trees, and the delicate aroma of the island s native spices. In addition to its scenery, Grenada offers culture, fun, and friendliness typical of the authentic Caribbean life making Grenada the perfect place in which to live, work and play. Grenada s proximity to the Equator ensures a year-round tropical climate, with average temperatures ranging between 23 and 28 C. Its cooling trade winds offer very comfortable conditions. Why Grenada? Individuals who obtain citizenship through Grenada s Citizenship by Investment Programme are entitled to the same rights as any other Grenadian citizen. These include the right to live and work in Grenada at all times, and all the rights associated with membership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Grenada allows individuals to hold dual citizenship, and citizenship may be extended to family members, such as a spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents. Children and young adults may obtain preferred access, and in some cases grants, to top schools and universities. Grenada is amongst the safest nations in the Caribbean, and indeed the entire western hemisphere. Security is in the hands of the Royal Grenada Police Force, and Grenada is a member of the Regional Security System of the Eastern Caribbean. Grenada offers its citizens social and political security, reinforced by its membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations. Grenada s local community is culturally vibrant, vivacious, and extremely friendly. Grenada has no foreign income, wealth, gift, inheritance, or capital gains tax. There is no restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital. Generous incentive packages exist including corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits, and export allowance. Grenada s currency, the East Caribbean dollar (XCD), is pegged to the United States dollar (USD). Lastly, there is duty-free trading in the Caribbean.

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8 Benefits Visa-free travel to more than 141 countries around the world, including Europe s Schengen Area, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. Grenada is one of very few nations whose citizens can travel to China without first obtaining a visa. Grenada Citizenship is for lifetime and can include beside the main investor also his dependent family as spouse, children and parents. No wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax. There is no restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital. Generous incentive packages include corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits, and export allowance. Currency is pegged to the US dollar, which provides certainty and stability in exchange transactions. Duty-free trading in the Caribbean. Dual citizenship is permitted. No interview, education, or management experience required. No requirement to reside in Grenada before or after citizenship is granted. Well-known, stable and established investment environment.

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10 Applicants must make a significant economic contribution to the country in order to apply for the Grenada Citizenship Program and can choose between two investment options: contribution or real estate investment. 1. Contribution to The National Transformation Fund (NTF) USD 200,000 "Single applicant" or "Main applicant and spouse" or "Family of four family members" USD 200,000 Family over four family members plus USD 25,000 per additional dependant after the third dependant In addition to the capital investment the following fees are also payable: Cost & Investment Options USD 1,500 Processing fee per person USD 5,000 Due diligence per Person USD 1,500 Application fee per person 2. Real Estate investment Applicants may purchase property valued at a minimum of USD 350,000 in a preapproved real estate development area. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years. Property registration, processing fees and taxes must be paid in addition to the property purchase. In addition to the general fees the following Government fees are also payable: USD 50,000 Government fee for "Single applicant" or "Main applicant and spouse" or "Family of four family members" USD 50,000 Government fee for Family over four family members plus USD 25,000 per additional dependant after the third dependant

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12 How to become a Grenadian citizen? To qualify for Grenadian citizenship applicants must fulfill the following criteria: Requirements must be at least 18 years of age hold no criminal record Possess a valid passport or another foreign travel document. have a high personal net worth attest the power of attorneys and the investment agreement. provide documents supporting the source and origin of invested funds. and must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition. Furthermore our consultants will guide you through the whole submitting process for the Citizenship Program Grenada.

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14 1. Application preparation To prepare the application, we collect all necessary documents from you and also perform a background and security check Application pre-approval If everything is OK in the first step, we will issue a pre-approval of the application. 3. Submission of citizenship application Your application will now be submitted to the government for further processing. 3 Application Process 5. Approval of the application by the Government Receipt of the written approval of the application by the Government Government processing Government processing of the application and due diligence checks Investment The investment chosen in advance must be made. 7. Citizenship certificate issued The citizenship certificate is issued. Now you are an official citizen of Grenada Issuing of passport Your passport will now be issued and ready for pickup.

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16 Some information about our company GCI - Global Citizenship Investment is a subsidiary of The Consultant Middle East Ltd., one of the world's leading foreign direct investment and immigration investment companies. We advise and assist both wealthy individuals and their families in selecting suitable investor immigration programs to enable them to live in the most hospitable, prosperous and secure countries in the world, as well as governments in planning, designing and executing such programs. The aim of such programs is to increase the attractiveness of a country to international entrepreneurs and investors and to create more favorable conditions for foreign direct investment. Our legal team of specialist immigration lawyers has more than 25 years of experience in this area and is one of the most recognized in the global immigration industry. The executive level of our company is a team of highly talented, highly experienced and dynamic executives, many of whom have different cultural backgrounds. All managers have many years of experience and are specialists in advising high net worth clients, foreign investors and governments. Core areas of our consulting services are Citizenship and Residence planning, foreign direct and immigration investments. This also applies to our worldwide network of certified partners, consisting of political advisors, foreign direct investment specialists and legal experts. Over the last few years, we have been able to successfully advise and support many governments on such projects with our partner network. The growth of this market is enormous and will continue to increase dramatically over the next few years. More and more countries around the world have realized that they need to find new ways to attract foreign investors to their country. At GCI - Global Citizenship Investment, we take this challenge every day with pleasure. According to our company philosophy: "Focus on you - our customers. YOUR CHANCE FOR A BETTER LIFE."

17 Who we are GCI Board of Advisors is an independent, non-executive group of distinguished individuals who from time to time consult with the firm's senior management on strategy and important issues, new business ideas, philanthropic initiatives and other matters. The Board of Advisors meets at least once a year and is currently made up of the following individuals: BOARD MEMBER BOARD ADVISOR Uwe Zirbes Board Member 21 Years CEO hunting heads Group Uwe Klenk 15 Years CMO Walmart USA Taleb Adbulrehman Al Saleh Middle East Shahriar Ahmed Bangladesh Dr. Jens Oliver Schuster Board Member China Sajjad Mahmud India Mudassar Quarban Pakistan Adetunji Olorunfemi Africa Holger Fährmann Board Member, CTO & CMO Elmar Sachsenhauser Board Avisor Iraq Anil Kehtan Singapore Robert Rokvick Vanuatu Vladimir Kogan USA Shareholder of Bukh Global Partners Axel Seide Thailand Sergej Z. Moldova

18 GCI - Global Citizenship Investment Menara Citibank, Level , Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Phones: Malaysia: Dubai: Serbia: Skype: WhatsApp: Viber: CONTACT US THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING GCI - Global Citizenship Investment. office@citizenship-program.com Web: Let s Get in Touch For your convenience we provide several forms depending on what your enquiry relates to: If you are an investor or represent an investor and would like to enquire about the services we provide, please complete the investor enquiry. If you are a government representative and would like to discuss a possible engagement of our firm, please complete the government enquiry. If you are a journalist or editor and have a press/media enquiry for GCI - Global Citizenship Investment, please complete the media enquiry. If you are a lawyer and would like to inquire about the possibilities of our certified partner network, please complete the request become a certified partner